COMPASS Event A Great Success!

Thank you again to all those who attended the inaugural Compass: Finding Direction through Mentorship event, because of your support the day was a huge success.

50 YES youth were given the opportunity to network and seek advice from 50 leaders from the community including YES funders, board members and honoured guests. The event included a keynote from Orlando Bowen, inspiring words from MPP Han Dong, a Panel including: Madelaine Banks of HSBC, Marissa Wu of Ten Thousand Coffees, Leyland Adams young entrepreneur and former YES client and Orlando Bowen.

Three outstanding youth were also recognized and received Youth Employment Champion Awards for their achievements in employment, empowerment and entrepreneurship.

Thank you so much to the event’s Presenting Supporter HSBC, Youth Employment Champion Award Supporter CIBC, Table Supporter Citi and in-Kind supporters The PUR Company Inc. and Kerr’s Candy. Your support helps YES to change lives… forever!